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J.B. BANKS & SON are celebrating 190 years of tradition in Cockermouth

J.B. BANKS & SON: Celebrating 190 years of tradition in Cockermouth. by Danni Murphy Few businesses can claim to have served their community for almost two centuries, but in 2026, Cockermouth’s much-loved JB Banks & Son is celebrating an extraordinary 190 years in business. Established in 1836 by John Banks, the traditional hardware shop has […]

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STARS TO SUNRISE: Take part in an unforgettable experience on summer solstice atop Skiddaw

STARS TO SUNRISE An unforgettable experience on summer solstice atop Skiddaw. by Danni Murphy On 21st June 2026, Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice, are inviting local people to join their annual Stars to Sunrise event to fund care for adults and children living with life-limiting conditions and their loved ones. Setting off […]

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Heavenly Voices: Mighty Sound – Organ restoration project launches at Carlisle Cathedral 

Heavenly Voices: Mighty Sound Organ restoration project launches at Carlisle Cathedral On Sunday 22 March, 2026, a historic project to restore and repair Carlisle Cathedral’s Father Willis organ was launched. Over the past 170 years, Carlisle Cathedral’s organ has evolved in response to changing musical fashions and liturgical needs. Today, it is a rare and […]

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CORSETS & CAUSES: Carlisle’s Charity Basque Night for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

CORSETS & CAUSES Carlisle’s Charity Basque Night by Danielle Murphy This October, Carlisle is set to host a very special evening in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the UK’s leading breast cancer research and support charity, Breast Cancer Now. On Friday 18th October 2025, Club Britannia, Lowther Street, will open its doors for […]

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Can You Help Us Save Lives? Beep Doctors Need Volunteers and Local Support

Can You Help Us Save Lives? Beep Doctors Need Volunteers and Local Support! We’re reaching out to our community — that’s you — because we need your help. As Beep Doctors (BASICS Cumbria), we’re a team of volunteer doctors who respond to serious medical emergencies across the region. We give our time and skills to […]

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WELLY THE HELI TAKES OFF! Drigg Young Farmers on a 77-mile push for charity.

WELLY THE HELI TAKES OFF! Drigg Young Farmers on a 77-mile push for charity. by Danielle Murphy Drigg Young Farmers’ Club are preparing to go the distance – quite literally – in support of a charity that means a great deal to their members and their community. This summer, the club is undertaking a bold […]

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Oak Tree Animals Charity Sees 102% Increase in Animals Homed so far in 2025

Oak Tree Animals Charity Sees 102% Increase in Animals Homed so far in 2025 In a remarkable display of community spirit and compassion, Oak Tree Animals Charity has reported an astonishing 102% increase in the number of animals successfully homed so far in 2025. Since the charity restructured under new CEO, Matthew Notter, the number […]

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Fields of Gold at Crummock Bank Farm

FIELDS OF GOLD Every summer for the last four years, Crummock Bank Farm has become aglow with a yellow hue emanating from their 4 and a half acres of beautiful, tall sunflowers. by Danni Murphy The sunflower field is truly something to behold. There’s something special about looking out across a field into a sea […]

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Oak Tree helped over 4,400 animals in 2023

Oak Tree helped over 4,400 animals in 2023

Oak Tree Animals’ Charity, located on the outskirts of Carlisle, provides a safe place for cats, dogs and equines in their time of need as well as supports pets and their owners throughout the local community. Through their rehoming and community programmes the charity helped a total of 4,471 animals in 2023; 2,351 dogs, 1,760 […]

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